Here's the epilogue :)
Dear Bella,
I'm not as concise as you are and I also tend to be all over the place. But let me start with this… kicking vampire ass can be awesome! Three days ago, Zenus was caught. Apparently, he had caused havoc within the Volturi clan and gone unnoticed thanks to his specialty: appearing nonexistent. Volturi servants were quite glad to rid us of him. I'm not sure what they did with the snake, but if he ever comes back, we'll all be able to sense him as if he were any normal vampire.
Now, you're, well I'm vampire matter. No worries, I seem to have your control…for humans at least. Being a vampire is amazing and if you're reading this, then you're trying it out. Although I wanted you to experience being solid marble, I'd rather you don't because I'd like to stay here. Hopefully, you still want to stay over there. Thankfully, Edward doesn't mind the change. It'd concerned me so I had asked him about it. He said he wasn't happy that I had to suffer the pain and that we'd been possibly ripped of our right to heaven. I told him that if some higher being was angry at us for becoming immortal, at this point, it would have burned nice voluminous books and we would just plain don't exist. To my great delight, Edward admitted that he rather liked the idea of being together in a carefree, non-tripping-and-dying, non-hugging-and-crushing and non-breathing-and-killing way. So everything is quite good here.
Thank you for writing to me. Your message gave me the courage to confront my feelings. I love Edward…I think we are both set for good sappy romantic lives and I wouldn't want it otherwise. I felt really guilty about the consequences of events and my feelings for Edward, but your letter gave me piece of mind. Not to mention a loads of tearless sobs.
Presently, Charlie and Renée are doing fine. I would say great, but Edward tells me they are both quite miffed about your little trip around the world. Don't worry, we'll figure something out, hopefully before you read this, if ever. By the way, if you like being an actress, then great. Otherwise, tell mom and dad to seek talent elsewhere. Don't worry about screwing up and ruining my reputation; I already ruined yours in biology...Edward bugs me now and then about your code. Don't worry, I didn't budge. Hopefully, he won't know any time in the future to pirate Rosalie's phone and track down my activities …I should really get my own phone…Anyways; I told Edward that if we were to switch back again, he should deliver the same code to you. If you're reading this, hopefully we'll switch back to our unrespect lives soon because I don't think I can make it without Edward. For the time being, make sure to feed well, even if you become miserable. Otherwise, you may end up biting off chunks of Edward's skin…I don't care to explain….After we switch back, and we will switch back, let's never wish to be in each other place, in the off chance that it really is the cause of this whole terrible but sweet mess.
I had a strange thought yesterday. I thought that if we stick to each other's lives maybe you'll be able to meet me, sort of. And Jay may be able to see your actual appearance too. You see, not that I'm bragging, but since I have your vampire body, I'm not dying of old age. If heaven exists and that you become a star in it, then you'll be able to see us down here in this dreadfully rainy place, if we stick to it. You'll even witness glimpses of my stupidity (which is not depicted enough in that bogus book). I grant you permission to laugh at me.
Thus from here, I'll echo your words and leave you on a note that doesn't really apply to vampire chicks...
Be safe.
And Bella? Be happy.
"What are you doing?"
"Edward!" I yelped in surprise, knocking over pens and nearly ripping with my nails the sheet I'd been writing on.
"Don't scare me like that" I scowled. I tried to discreetly hide the message away but Edward's curious eyes were fixated on the paper.
"Sorry, Love. Can't help it if you don't pay attention to your surroundings" He grinned and I fought to keep a display of resentment. Edward had begun using the sweet name in the past days and I melted every time. Hopefully, I'd be immune to it soon but that was unlikely.
"What were you doing that was so interesting?" Edward pried maliciously. "So interesting that you couldn't sense me?"
"It's none of your business" I told him. Unfortunately, the anger in my tone had been rendered to smithereens so Edward didn't give up. I blamed it all on his damn appeal and that enchanted mouth of his.
"Is it something embarrassing?" He entertained.
"Potentially, yes." I admitted, thinking of the confessions it held and the strange thoughts I'd written. "But you're not seeing one bit of it" I told him sternly. "Here, take this instead."
I reached for a book in the shelf over my temporary bedroom desk (Yes, temporary bedroom because, to my great pleasure and embarrassment, Esme had just begun preparing a house for Edward and me) and handed the troublesome angel a small book entitled "100 Ways to Shop for Shoes". Of course, Alice's borrowed book wasn't what I wanted to show Edward. The paper pressed in between its pages is what mattered.
With furrowed brows, he took the book and opened its cover while I made sure to store Bella's letter in a secure place. Once finished and memorized for typing, I'd have to burn the note. A sliver of a smirk briefly stretched my lips as I realized Bella would probably never read it.
When Edward found my real gift, his lips parted and his eyes widened slightly.
"It's me" I explained and carefully watched Edward's expressions, now akin to awe.
"I tried my best" I said earnestly. "Cutting up magazines didn't work, so I drew instead…I figured I might as well do it now before the memory becomes too fuzzy. Of course, I didn't put any color into it but if you want I'll…"
With minimum regards for the safety of the drawing he held, Edward tackled me to the floor and kissed me hard. At first, I lay shocked on the damaged floor, wondering how my chair had snapped into two. My mind did not linger on my concern for the furniture very long. I kissed back with fervor and pressed his delicious body closer to mine. The angel broke the heavenly contact shortly after.
"Thank you" he murmured lovingly to my dazed self. "I'll treasure it."
"It's on the floor" I stated, unimpressed.
The angel chuckled and removed himself from me. He offered me a hand to get up and I took it. Edward made me twirl once before he let go of my hand to go fetch the image from the ground.
"From now on, I'll treasure it" He corrected with a deadly crooked grin. He placed the drawing carefully on my desk and smoothened out the corners. "You're beautiful" He said while caressing the lines of led with an index. I watched Edward gaze at the picture with a look of adoration. I was stunned.
The angel took a glimpse of me from the corner his eyes and smirked. He left the drawing on the desk and crossed the room back to where I stood.
"Now, now, Love." He said teasingly and cupped my left cheek, massaging it with the soft pad of his thumb. "Don't get jealous. You're beautiful too" He finished grinning wickedly. I had to laugh at that.
We spent time in Edward's room, lazing away on his plush sofa. The angel held me in his lap, his arms laced around my waist. My ruby eyes were closed and my head rested on his shoulder. I was immensely content and I futilely hoped Esme never got back from her visit to the hardware store. She wouldn't appreciate the damage we'd done to the wooden floor. Or the antique chair.
At one point I decided to break the peaceful slumber we lolled in.
"Edward?"
The angel hummed in response.
"Something's been bothering me…"
"What is it?" Edward asked, mechanically tightening his hold on me.
"It's nothing big" I assured him "But I still want to ask…I was wondering why you were mad when I kissed you in the car, that day when we were trying to fool James" I said, biting my bottom lip. I remembered his cold angry expression after my slip. It hadn't been pleasant at all. "Did you hate me back then?" I asked him.
Edward relaxed. "I definitely didn't hate you" He said. "What I hated was your expression afterwards."
I tipped my head backwards and tried looking into his eyes. "My expression?"
"Evident fear and immense regret. I don't think my answering expression helped either" He explained with a twinge of regret. I let my head drop back down.
"Yes, well I was terrified and regretful. I had sworn that I'd never interfere with the inevitable relationship between Bella and you." I explained, remembering my feelings quite clearly. "I was supposed to be your friend but I'd gone ahead and kissed you. I felt lower than a piece of dirt and I was afraid of what you might say. You could've broken me easily, Edward."
"I see…" The angel muttered.
We fell into another silent moment and I processed the good news. Everything seemed to be so perfect now; it almost made me feel uneasy. Surely, there was bad news somewhere, or something I'd overlooked…
I entertained myself by watching Edward's resting features. His pale skin was glowing in the moonlight, making him shimmer softly like a holy creature. His bronze hair appeared darker, like delectable chocolate, and contrasted well with the white pillow. I traced a finger over the lashes brushing his upper cheeks, fascinated by the creature seemingly sleeping. The angel smiled softly but kept his eyes shut. I moved my finger along his straight nose and over his tantalizing lips. I continued my journey, sliding along his perfect jaw and down his sensitive neck. I sensed a small shiver and smiled smugly. I leaned down and gently pressed my lips to his, sighing in content. I pulled away but Edward slid a hand into my hair and kept my face inches from his. The angel returned the kiss just as gently before freeing his trembling prisoner. I looked into his warm butterscotch eyes and I was captured again. Forever captured. I fully realized that I would never love someone as I did Edward. Not even Jay. Edward was my love, Jay was my Jacob.
"CRAP!" I exclaimed out of the blue. That was it! The thing I'd forgotten!
"What's wrong?" The angel asked.
"I was supposed to call Jacob!" I panicked "It's been ages since we saw him at the theater. He hasn't been contacted has he?" I asked with a trace of hope. Maybe Bella had called him during my absence.
Edward shook his head and my shoulders dropped.
"If I call him now, he'll notice my voice is different. Maybe I could write to him before he calls the pack over" I mused, up and about pacing the room. "It'll be a disaster if they find out about me!"
The angel coughed. "It's too late now" He said avoiding my eyes.
"What do you mean?" I asked, tensing at his words.
"Alice said that regarding the shape-shifters, we had nothing to worry about. I verified and it's true" He said awkwardly, his face seemingly paler than usual.
"Edward, please explain!"
"Well, Leah has imprinted on Jacob…" He began. I ignored my surprise and encouraged him to continue with my insistent gaze.
"But she's troubled. The whole pack is busy trying to cure Jacob…"
"Is he dying?" I asked dreadfully worried.
Edward shook his head. "I picked up on her thoughts when she was near our hunting territory…Apparently Jacob is convinced that he is…"
I rose an eyebrow at his hesitation "That he is?"
"…Harry Potter."
In the quiet house, a shriek of the distinctive word "what" resounded alongside Alice's elated laughter.
Dear God…Forever with Edward wouldn't be enough to stomach that one!
The End
You may be thinking…wow, the author's crazy. I totally agree. When I have an idea, it just sticks in my mind until I write it down. Hopefully, you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading :) If you have time, review please :D
